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Francis became a Principal of Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler in 2007. He has been a real estate professional specializing in office leasing since 1988. He specializes in product representation and has developed a diverse range of experience. His experience includes representing entrepreneurial owner-developers such as Hines, Fulcrum Asset Advisors and BPG Properties, Ltd. to the publicly traded Simon Property Group's REIT and Glenborough Realty Trust and the institutional ownership of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Principal Financial and Prudential. Francis concentrates on forming long-term relationships based on his market knowledge and expertise. Francis works in conjunction with his clients in developing and executing strategic marketing plans. He understands the ultimate goal is to maximize the value of the asset and service the client. Prior to joining Colliers Bennett & Kahnweiler in 2003, Francis spent 10 years employed with Grubb & Ellis Company and 6 years working with owner-developer William A. Rogers, Inc., gaining experience and market knowledge representing both landlords and tenants.
Significant Office Lease Transactions
| Client |
Size (SF) |
Client |
Size (SF) |
| Caremark |
234,000 |
Adventist |
70,000 |
GE Medical Systems
|
224,000 |
CorSolutions |
70,000 |
| Montalbano Homes |
123,000 |
Quebecor |
69,000 |
| Provena |
103,000 |
ADP |
64,000 |
| ULTA |
82,000 |
Southwestern Bell |
64,000 |
| UOP |
75,000 |
First Midwest Bank |
60,000 |
| Chicago Bridge & Iron |
72,000 |
Siebel Systems |
56,000 |
Significant Office Sale Transactions
| Client |
Size (SF) |
Seller |
| The Chancellory |
1,071,030 |
Hines |
| Oak Brook Regency Towers |
402,318 |
Archon Group |
| Lake Cook Office Centre |
320,00 |
MassMutual |
Two Woodfield Lake
|
240,880
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MassMutual |
Chatham Centre
Chatham Centre
Chatham Centre
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205,358
205,358
205,358
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WCB Properties
New Boston Fund
Special Assets
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| Spring Lake Executive |
185,000 |
Prudential |
| 8501 W. Higgins Road |
165,000 |
Fulcrum Asset Advisors |
| One Northbrook Place |
174,978 |
RREEF |
Areas of Specialization
Office Leasing and Sales
Education
Francis holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated with honors.
Achievements
2007 Principal of Colliers B&K 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 Everest Club - Colliers B&K Top Producers 2005, 2001, 1998 Finalist Greater Chicago Food Depository Office Property Representative of the Year 2002 Archon Group Achievement Award-Excellence in Project Leasing 1996-2002 Top 10 Producers (Grubb & Ellis-Chicago) 2000 National Award for Excellence (Grubb & Ellis) 1995-2002 Circle of Excellence-Top 10% (Grubb & Ellis) 1997 Archon Group Achievement Award 1997, 1994 Finalist Chicago Sun Times Office Property Representative of the Year |